For Immediate Release
May 14, 2021
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Hartsfield-Jackson Illuminates Canopies in Blue to Honor C.T. Martin
Atlanta leader left his mark on City and Airport
ATL's North canopy illuminated in blue to honor former City Council member C.T. Martin Thursday, May 13, 2021.
Bands of the sunrise can be seen beyond the North Canopy in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 13, 2021.
ATLANTA – The iconic canopies at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) will be illuminted in blue this weekend to honor the memory of an iconic Atlanta leader. Former City Council member C.T. Martin passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the age of 84. His leadership on the City Council – and specifically, as Chair of the Council’s Transportation Committee – impacted the City in immeasurable ways.
Mr. Martin played an integral role in the development of multiple substantial projects at ATL.
The Maynard H. Jackson, Jr. International Terminal The Fifth Runway – dubbed “The Most Important Runway in the World” The Taxiway Victor End Around
“C.T. Martin was a true leader,” said Interim Airport General Manager Balram Bheodari. “His concern for equity and his conscientious oversight of our many capital projects at ATL will be felt by passengers and employees alike for decades.”
“He will be missed.”
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) is one of the world’s busiest and most efficient airports. Owned and operated by the City of Atlanta, ATL was the first airport in history to serve more than 100 million passengers in a calendar year and continues to top passenger totals worldwide. In response to the current pandemic, Hartsfield-Jackson has pivoted to focus on implementing heightened safety protocols while maintaining efficiency and financial stability. The Airport typically boasts a direct economic impact of $51.5 billion in metro Atlanta and a total direct economic impact of $82 billion across the Southeast. A frequent recipient of awards of excellence, ATL is recognized for its leadership in concessions, operations, sustainability, architectural engineering, and construction. For more information, visit www.atl.com.
